Santa Dharma

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Santa Dharma is a Tokyo-based experimental pop duo formed in 2012 after a chance meeting in a tiny hookah bar. Their nostalgia-infused DIY sound mixes 80s toy synthesizers, fuzzy electric ukulele, retro drum machines, and field recordings. They create an energetic live sound without the use of computers by utilizing looping, sequencing, and midi syncing. They are also the creators of BTV: a live-streamed YouTube "TV" throwback to retro MTV with all-new content from indie/experimental artists. Albums and EPS on all streaming services; cassettes, downloads and merchandise on Bandcamp.

Home Videos Live Playlists

Live from Tokyo for BTV Episode 5: "Kyoto Alice" by Santa Dharma

Live from Tokyo for BTV Episode 5: "Kyoto Alice" by Santa Dharma Santa Dharma

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Santa Dharma "Love Poems"--lo-fi session in the trees

Santa Dharma "Love Poems"--lo-fi session in the trees Santa Dharma

144 views - 2 years ago

"Five More Minutes to a Raga Beat" --Santa Dharma jam for BTV, live from Tokyo, Japan

"Five More Minutes to a Raga Beat" --Santa Dharma jam for BTV, live from Tokyo, Japan Santa Dharma

267 views - 3 years ago

Santa Dharma Live Studio Session for BTV: Space Raga (Experimental Pop, Tokyo, Japan)

Santa Dharma Live Studio Session for BTV: Space Raga (Experimental Pop, Tokyo, Japan) Santa Dharma

197 views - 3 years ago

Santa Dharma "Robots in the Flower Fields" for BTV (experimental music show broadcast from Tokyo)

Santa Dharma "Robots in the Flower Fields" for BTV (experimental music show broadcast from Tokyo) Santa Dharma

234 views - 3 years ago

Listen the Snow is Falling by Santa Dharma (Yoko Ono Cover) Lo-Fi Christmas Session

Listen the Snow is Falling by Santa Dharma (Yoko Ono Cover) Lo-Fi Christmas Session Santa Dharma

392 views - 4 years ago

Santa Dharma "Radio Cars" Performance for BTV Pilot (Experimental Psychedelic Pop from Tokyo)

Santa Dharma "Radio Cars" Performance for BTV Pilot (Experimental Psychedelic Pop from Tokyo) Santa Dharma

296 views - 4 years ago

"Tokyo Lights" Experimental Pop by Santa Dharma

"Tokyo Lights" Experimental Pop by Santa Dharma Santa Dharma

126 views - 4 years ago

Toy Vinyl Cutting Experiment in the Home Studio (Tokyo, Japan)

Toy Vinyl Cutting Experiment in the Home Studio (Tokyo, Japan) Santa Dharma

66 views - 4 years ago

First Experimentation Critter & Guitari EYESY Video Synthesizer--Santa Dharma Band, Tokyo

First Experimentation Critter & Guitari EYESY Video Synthesizer--Santa Dharma Band, Tokyo Santa Dharma

4.2K views - 4 years ago

Unboxing RAS EFX Dub Siren--Santa Dharma Band, Tokyo, Japan

Unboxing RAS EFX Dub Siren--Santa Dharma Band, Tokyo, Japan Santa Dharma

573 views - 4 years ago

Santa Dharma Halloween Performance for Tokyo Weekender--"Reverse the Universe" (Experimental Pop)

Santa Dharma Halloween Performance for Tokyo Weekender--"Reverse the Universe" (Experimental Pop) Santa Dharma

89 views - 5 years ago

Santa Dharma Band "Happiness Glasses"--Experimental Pop from Tokyo, Japan

Santa Dharma Band "Happiness Glasses"--Experimental Pop from Tokyo, Japan Santa Dharma

329 views - 5 years ago

Santa Dharma "Reverse the Universe"; visuals by Tokyo Makes (Experimental Pop)

Santa Dharma "Reverse the Universe"; visuals by Tokyo Makes (Experimental Pop) Santa Dharma

99 views - 5 years ago

Santa Dharma Band Session, "Reverse the Universe" (Experimental Pop, Tokyo, Japan)

Santa Dharma Band Session, "Reverse the Universe" (Experimental Pop, Tokyo, Japan) Santa Dharma

127 views - 5 years ago

Buddhagaya Online Highlights(Indie Music Live Stream: Tokyo bands + guests from California & Mexico)

Buddhagaya Online Highlights(Indie Music Live Stream: Tokyo bands + guests from California & Mexico) Santa Dharma

41 views - 5 years ago

Santa Dharma "Alternative Timelines" (Omnichord + Ukulele) Tokyo, Japan

Santa Dharma "Alternative Timelines" (Omnichord + Ukulele) Tokyo, Japan Santa Dharma

108 views - 5 years ago

Santa Dharma Live at Music Fest Camp, Japan (Lo-Fi Experimental Pop--Omnichord + Electric Ukulele)

Santa Dharma Live at Music Fest Camp, Japan (Lo-Fi Experimental Pop--Omnichord + Electric Ukulele) Santa Dharma

84 views - 5 years ago

"Mate Cup"--Santa Dharma Band Live Stream (Lo-Fi Experimental Pop, Tokyo) Buddhagaya Home Studio

"Mate Cup"--Santa Dharma Band Live Stream (Lo-Fi Experimental Pop, Tokyo) Buddhagaya Home Studio Santa Dharma

66 views - 5 years ago

"Coronavirus Doldrums" Santa Dharma, Tokyo, Japan (Lo-Fi Experimental Pop, Home Studio Session)

"Coronavirus Doldrums" Santa Dharma, Tokyo, Japan (Lo-Fi Experimental Pop, Home Studio Session) Santa Dharma

216 views - 5 years ago

Buddhagaya Vol. 3 MALU + Santa Dharma

Buddhagaya Vol. 3 MALU + Santa Dharma Santa Dharma

92 views - 6 years ago

Sakura High by Santa Dharma, Buddhagaya Tokyo (Dreampop/Indie)

Sakura High by Santa Dharma, Buddhagaya Tokyo (Dreampop/Indie) Santa Dharma

312 views - 6 years ago

Buddhagaya Vol. 2 Highlights Santa Dharma + Luxe (Indie Home Party in Tokyo, Japan)

Buddhagaya Vol. 2 Highlights Santa Dharma + Luxe (Indie Home Party in Tokyo, Japan) Santa Dharma

130 views - 6 years ago

Santa Dharma Home Jam Session, Untitled Demo, Live Looping/Dreampop, Tokyo, Japan

Santa Dharma Home Jam Session, Untitled Demo, Live Looping/Dreampop, Tokyo, Japan Santa Dharma

66 views - 6 years ago

Third Eye Chakra Beat--Santa Dharma live at Space Orbit in Sangenjaya. (Synthpop/Live Looping)

Third Eye Chakra Beat--Santa Dharma live at Space Orbit in Sangenjaya. (Synthpop/Live Looping) Santa Dharma

23 views - 6 years ago

Santa Dharma (Live Looping Session, Izu Peninsula, Japan)

Santa Dharma (Live Looping Session, Izu Peninsula, Japan) Santa Dharma

86 views - 6 years ago

Santa Dharma Live at Space Orbit (Live Looping, Experimental Music) Tokyo, Japan.

Santa Dharma Live at Space Orbit (Live Looping, Experimental Music) Tokyo, Japan. Santa Dharma

153 views - 6 years ago

Buddhagaya Volume 1 (Indie Home Party in Tokyo, Japan--live stream)

Buddhagaya Volume 1 (Indie Home Party in Tokyo, Japan--live stream) Santa Dharma

140 views - 6 years ago

Taiwanese Mystery Dharma Band (Santa Dharma Lo-Fi Beach Session--Okinawa)

Taiwanese Mystery Dharma Band (Santa Dharma Lo-Fi Beach Session--Okinawa) Santa Dharma

184 views - 6 years ago

"Taiwanese Mystery Dharma Band" by Santa Dharma (Bonobo bar in Tokyo, Japan) Lo-Fi Pop

"Taiwanese Mystery Dharma Band" by Santa Dharma (Bonobo bar in Tokyo, Japan) Lo-Fi Pop Santa Dharma

291 views - 7 years ago

"Zen Holiday" by Santa Dharma Band; Filmed at Mikumi National Park, Tiny Desk Concert

"Zen Holiday" by Santa Dharma Band; Filmed at Mikumi National Park, Tiny Desk Concert Santa Dharma

49 views - 7 years ago

Santa Dharma - Dharma Machine (Lo-Fi Experimental Music from Tokyo, Japan)

Santa Dharma - Dharma Machine (Lo-Fi Experimental Music from Tokyo, Japan) Santa Dharma

690 views - 9 years ago